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ninkynoo
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I have been thinking about doing something for a few years now ,but am unsure if it is a good idea or not.
Luckily ,I still live in the area that most of my family have lived in for about 500 years.
Now ,this is what I would like to do.
Clacton-on-sea is a relatively new town ,having come into existence in the 1870's .Before that there was Great Clacton ,a smaller village a couple of miles up the road.
I have lots of old pictures and information about the area and do not want to lose this valuable info as i feel it would be of help to future Genealogists.
I am interested in finding out as much as I can about the people on the 1871 census ,ie :photos ,stories ect .Then I would like to compare how the town had changed by the 1901 census.Ideally I would love to find something out about the life of all Clactonians who lived through this massive change in their lives.Before Clacton was built it was mainly agricultural jobs .The town changed rapidly within a 30 year time frame into a major resort for holidaymakers (sadly now in decline).
All information that i hope to gather ,would be collated and passed onto the Local History group to be put away for future generations to view.
Any ideas ,suggestions or thoughts on this idea of mine are welcome.
Should I do this ? Is it a viable project ?
Lin
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Field ,Warren.Davis, Spickett ,Peppiatt ,Bucks
White born Dorset moved to Hampshire,Shropshire and finally to Essex
Katherine Murphy b1872
Buggs ,Day ,Stygal,Balls ,Suffolk ,Norfolk ,Hertfordshire
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adee7
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Hi Lin,
Sounds like a wonderful, generous idea.
Regards,
Kathleen
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pipkim
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Lin,
Indeed, a very generous idea.
I have recently bought a small paperback book written about the history of a local school, founded in 1868. Lots of names and some photographs. It's a fantastic read. Lots of information about the lives and woes of the children at the school. I'm sure if it wasn't for the passion of the author, it wouldn't have been written.
May be you could put your research into a book.
Go for it!!!
Pipkim
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monkeymagik
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 Hi Lin, totally understand how you feel. I would really love to get involved with a book or something similar about my home town & people. Have you heard of Halsgrove publishing? If ever I get the time I will definitely get involved with Halsgrove. I think its an incredible opportunity, & at no cost to the author.
The red below is an explanation of how it works, & a link to the web site.
Your Community History
If you have ever thought that your local community deserves its own book, but have no idea where to start, Halsgrove's Community History Series could have the answer. This valuable programme offers local groups and individuals a unique and exciting opportunity to publish a beautifully illustrated history of their town, village or parish.
Anyone Can Get Involved
Since the publication of The Book of Widecombe-in-the-Moor in 1997, the first in the series, Halsgrove has published over 100 titles. The project does not involve any publishing costs for the author/group and you do not need to be an expert historian or writer to put together a book on your locality. Indeed, although some have been written by retired teachers and practiced authors, the majority of books in this series are by individuals or local history groups with no previous experience of writing for print. The common factor is that they all have an enduring love of their community.
The Finished Article
Each Community History is presented in a 160-page A4 hardback format with upwards of 200 photographs accompanied by a lively text covering various aspects of community life down through the years. From farms and schools, through church and chapel, to local trade and industry, topics encompass a wide range of subjects chosen by the community. The author/group supplies Halsgrove with their text and pictures and leaves us to do the rest! Our designers are available to scan all the photographs, maps and other documents to a set of CDs which are then duplicated, enabling the community to have their own complimentary set for safekeeping in their local archive. Once edited, designed and proofread by the Halsgrove team, the book is sent to the author or group for approval before being printed.
Marketing
For every Community History Halsgrove designs and prints an attractive flyer which carries photographs and information about the local community, the author(s) and the series as a whole. On the reverse is an order form through which it is possible to purchase the book and have a family name inscribed in it, thus offering individuals the opportunity to invest in the community's unique history. All orders received by Halsgrove are acknowledged. In the months leading up to publication the marketing team liaises closely with authors to let them know how sales are going and to ensure that the project is receiving the local publicity it deserves.
What to do Next
You may have plans to investigate your community's past, or perhaps you have already started - talking to older residents, poring over maps, collecting pictures and getting thoroughly absorbed in the pattern of local events over the years. If so the Community History Series may be able to help you create an heirloom for future generations to treasure and to give your studies lasting form. If you are interested in becoming involved and would like to find out more, please contact the Community History team. Email: sales {-- a t --} halsgrove.com
I have just ordered three Books about my mothers families home town & cant wait to see the finished result, I saw an article in the local paper asking folk to send in tales & photos of the Town in preparation for the book. So I did. It seems a fantastic way of recording your years of research.
What do you think??
Nic 
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ninkynoo
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WOW I am impressed ,that's an avenue certainly worth exploring.
You see ,I absolutely love my home town ,despite the vast amount of overbuilding going on.In the last 20 years ,I have seen Clacton change from being a reasonable sized community where everyone knew nearly everyone ,to a rather strange mix of Retired people ,Londoners escaping the rush and holidaymakers who decide to join in the mix.
Whilst I am pleased that they all seem happy living a quieter life ,I just feel that I should capture the essence of how rapidly it all changed.
The population of Clacton (or rather Great Clacton) went from 651 in 1881 to 7,456 by 1901.Sometimes I think the original Clacton has been forgotten and would like to do a 'time capsule' of what the families lives were like before the large town encroached upon the small village.
I am thinking about putting a bit on the Essex section of this site to see how many Clactonians of 1881 can be 'claimed'.Do you think this would be appropriate ?. 
I have also been on a bit of a mission to photograph as many houses as I can that are going to be demolished to make way for flats .I think I may get a bit of a name locally as The mad woman on the bike who takes pictures of derelict houses.
Thanks for your positive comments .I am now quite sure it should be done and hope it will help future Genealogists .
Lin
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Pratt ,Burgess,Gladwell ,Taylor, Forrester ,Layzell ,Watling ,Merryfield Raven Essex
Field ,Warren.Davis, Spickett ,Peppiatt ,Bucks
White born Dorset moved to Hampshire,Shropshire and finally to Essex
Katherine Murphy b1872
Buggs ,Day ,Stygal,Balls ,Suffolk ,Norfolk ,Hertfordshire
Venables ,Hertfordshire
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Nick29
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Great idea Lin - just one point - it might be an idea to consult the Local History Group before you get too far into the project. It will save you time researching stuff that may already have been researched.
Why not start your own web site ?
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ninkynoo
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Thanks Nick .Am already trying to contact Norman from the Local History Group as we type.I am a bit of a regular up at the History Room in the Library.
Oooh ,a web site is just a teeney bit too advanced for me as I tend to blunder my way around the whole computer thingy (Luckily ,have several grandchildren who 'rescue' Nan on a regular basis.) 
One day soon ,I shall grab the bull by the horns and sign up for one of those 'free' courses at the Adult Learning centre ,then I'll be a bit more confident .
Lin
Just an add on here:
Have spoken to Norman Jacobs(Author of several local books) who is our contact for the History Group and he has assured me that I would not be stepping on anyones toes by going ahead with this project .I have offered to donate all that I find out to the group for future reference.Apparently ,there is not a lot of info about Gt Clacton prior to 1871 apart from what is held at Chelmsford Record Office ,so ,hopefully this may be of assistance to anyone with links to Great Clacton.
So ,it looks like my dream may be coming true.
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Pratt ,Burgess,Gladwell ,Taylor, Forrester ,Layzell ,Watling ,Merryfield Raven Essex
Field ,Warren.Davis, Spickett ,Peppiatt ,Bucks
White born Dorset moved to Hampshire,Shropshire and finally to Essex
Katherine Murphy b1872
Buggs ,Day ,Stygal,Balls ,Suffolk ,Norfolk ,Hertfordshire
Venables ,Hertfordshire
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monkeymagik
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YEAH!!!! Go for it Lin!
Really excited for you, (and a tiny bit jealous ) keep us updated on your progress.
Nic
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